saan1 cyun4山泉
Jyutpingsaan1 cyun4
Yalesāan chyùhn
Definition
Mountain spring; fresh water from a mountain spring.
neutralnaturedrink
How it's used
Often used in the context of bottled water marketing to imply purity and natural origin. While it refers to the source, it is almost always paired with 水 when referring to the liquid itself for consumption. It carries a connotation of being healthier or more refreshing than tap water.
Examples
The mountain spring water here is very clear and sweet.
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Common phrases
mountain spring water
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
